The Sand Pebbles
Engineer Jake Holman arrives aboard the gunboat USS San Pablo, assigned to patrol a tributary of the Yangtze in the middle of exploited and revolution-torn 1926 China. His iconoclasm and cynical nature soon clash with the 'rice-bowl' system which runs the ship and the uneasy symbiosis between Chinese and foreigner on the river. Hostility towards the gunboat's presence reaches a climax when the boat must crash through a river-boom and rescue missionaries upriver at China Light Mission.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sand Pebbles
Where can I watch The Sand Pebbles in the United States?
The Sand Pebbles is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles stars Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, and Mako. Robert Wise is the director.
How long is The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles runs 3h 16m (196 minutes).
When did The Sand Pebbles come out?
The Sand Pebbles was released on December 20, 1966.
Which studio made The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles was produced by Robert Wise Productions, Solar Productions, and 20th Century Fox in the United States, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
What was the budget for The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did The Sand Pebbles make at the box office?
The Sand Pebbles grossed $20,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
What languages is The Sand Pebbles in?
The Sand Pebbles is in Mandarin and English, and its original language is English.
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